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How to Decorate Creative Cookies for Kids

By Kiwilimón - 2019-04-30T12:20:21.401893Z
Is your little one's birthday party coming up, or do you just want to treat your kids to some delicious homemade cookies? Keep reading to discover how you can decorate cookies for kids to make them spectacular. Use Fun Shapes If you really don't have much time or you're not great at crafts, use cookie cutters in the shape of stars, hearts, animals, or whatever your little one loves the most. With that and a little melted chocolate, it's more than enough. Like these Butter Cookies in Heart ShapeGet Inspired by Their Favorite CharactersYou don't have to create an exact replica of their favorite cartoon character's face. For example, if your daughter loves princesses, you can make cookies in the shape of crowns. If your son admires a soccer player, make cookie balls. A great example is these Grinch CookiesSave Time with Colored DoughAnother original way to make nice cookies is to add colors directly into the dough. The result is a very eye-catching cookie that doesn't require much decoration. When mixing the food colorings, make sure the color of the dough is uniform so that there are no darker spots.Think Beyond DecorationOf course, the presentation of a dessert is important, especially if you are preparing it for kids. However, remember that if the flavor is not pleasant, kids will end up throwing the cookies away. So, make sure the flavor, texture, and sweetness are balanced so that the cookies are to the little ones' liking. Check out these Butter Cookies with Mint CaramelUse All the Techniques You Can or KnowAlthough royal icing is trendy in the baking world, remember that there are other ways to decorate. If you decide to use this type of frosting, don’t forget that you should first outline with a very fine tip and then fill the cookie to make it smooth.Back to BasicsWhen you don’t have many tools or time is running out, the same ingredients and utensils you find in the kitchen can help you decorate the cookies. Use cocoa powder or powdered sugar to sprinkle on the cookies, use a stamp or the bottom of a glass to add texture to the cookies. Take advantage of what you have on hand to give them an original touch.Discover more recipes to make COOKIES FOR KIDS by visiting kiwilimon.com